Continuing government involvement, typically seen in the Arrangement, can only have a negative effect

There is a prevailingly firm belief in Japan that the Japan-United States Semiconductor Arrangement need not be extended.

  "Japan-United States relations are of foremost importance, but given the fact that foreign semiconductor manufacturers' market share in Japan has climbed to 27%, the Arrangement need not be continued."

  "The Japanese semiconductor industry can be expected to continue to engage in cooperative activities based on commercial considerations. Further governmental intervention in the semiconductor marketplace is unwarranted."